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A Day in MyLife ~ Mary Ticcarelli by Ang Pompano

Dru Ann Love wanted me to tell you about a day in my life, so here it is. If it’s TMI, well, what can I tell you? My name is Mary Ticcarelli, and I live across the hall from a younger man named Quincy Lazzaro. He’s a good guy, but he’s as mixed up as a jigsaw puzzle....

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A Day In My Life ~ Carr Jepson by Laura Elizabeth

When I decided to open Books & Brew, one of the first tasks I tackled was ordering my inventory of both books and the teas I wanted to serve in my store. I have always been an avid reader, and had quite a few of my own favorite authors I wanted to feature. As the...

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A Day in My Life ~ Robbie Jordan by Maddie Day

Robbie Jordan here, waving hi from South Lick, Indiana! I’m feeling blessed our little town hasn’t had a murder in a whole year. Sure, I got involved in one last winter in California, but here we are in early December and life is peaceful. I’ve been decorating my...

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A Day in My Life ~ Lucy Berberian by Tina Kashian

I do not like the cold. Hi! I’m Lucy Berberian, and I signed up for this year’s Polar Bear Plunge in my hometown of Ocean Crest at the Jersey Shore. You might be wondering why I would do such a thing if I don’t like chilly weather, let alone freezing ocean water....

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My Musing ~ SPIRITS OF THE LAW by Elle Jauffret

Dru’s Short Musing: Claire is on the hunt for a killer in this multi-plot whodunit that I could not put down until all was said and done. This fast-paced drama with its crisp writing and comfortable tone made it easy to follow along the path the author has set. The...

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My Musing ~ Brain Storm by Elaine Viets

Brain Storm by Elaine Viets is the first book in the NEW “Death Investigator Angela Richman” mystery series. Publisher: Thomas and Mercer, August 2016 When The Old Money Façade Fails, The Lies Comes to Light. The ultrawealthy families of Chouteau Forest may look down...

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The Scent of Rain and Lightning by Nancy Pickard

The Scent of Rain and Lightning by Nancy Pickard. Publisher: Ballantine Books, February 2011 One beautiful summer afternoon, Jody Linder receives shocking news: The man convicted of murdering her father is being released from prison and returning to the small town of...

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Murder Half Baked by Kathleen Delaney

Murder Half Baked by Kathleen Delaney is the fourth book in the "Ellen McKenzie" mystery series. Publisher: Camel Press, May 2011 A DEAD MAN IN THE CEMETERY, ANOTHER IN THE BAKERY. Old Dr. Sadler is dead in the cemetery, his head bashed in by the arm of a marble...

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2026 Best Mystery Blog

dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 60 BEST MYSTERY BOOK BLOGS to follow on the internet in 2026! dru’s book musings placed 13th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs. dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 70 BEST...

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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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